The Village at Palisades Tahoe review: stay in Olympic Valley

Our family loves visiting Tahoe year-round but especially in the summer. It’s so beautiful and such a nice escape from the summer heat. A few weeks ago I ran my first half marathon in Olympic Valley (formerly Squaw Valley) so to make race morning easier we decided to stay on-site the night before. The race […]
weekend trips from Sacramento worth the drive

As a born and raised Southern Californian, it will always hold a special place in my heart. However, Northern California is truly an incredible place to live. I am so thankful to live in our little community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Not only is it beautiful here, but we’re so close […]
Wuksachi Lodge review: staying in Sequoia National Park

On our recent trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks our family stayed in the only lodge within the park boundary. We loved our stay amongst the biggest trees in the world! Keep reading for our full Wuksachi Lodge review, including if it’s worth the price or not! As an Expedia Group partner some […]
Sequoia and Kings Canyon with kids: tips for visiting

For part of our Spring Break this year we spent a couple days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. If you’ve never been, these two national parks border each other and are operated together. The great thing is, as long as you’re visiting when Generals Highway is open (typically April through November), then you […]
all about the Get Out membership

You know what one of the best gift ideas is? A gift that all ages tend to love? The gift of a a fun or meaningful experience! Let’s face it, your kids probably have plenty of knick-knacks. Why not gift the whole family a whole year of fun instead? Today I’m sharing all the details […]